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West End Extra - by TOM FOOT
Published: 14 September 2007
 
CCTV image of suspect
CCTV image of suspect
Hunt for rare clock

A MARBLE clock that has served a series of US Presidents in the White House has been stolen from an antiques dealer in Belgravia.
The very rare 18th century timepiece – dubbed the Minerva Clock after the goddess of wisdom – is worth more than £400,000. The sus­pect, pictured, is on the run from Belgravia detectives after antiques dealer Hotspur in Lowndes Street reported it missing on August 22.
One of three made by Matthew Bolton in 1771, chimes from the George III period.
The Latin inscription, from Virgil’s Aeneid, translates: “For everyone the time of life is short and irrecoverable but to spread one’s fame by deeds, this is a work of virtue.”
Measuring 47cm tall it has been described as “magnificent” and “very rare”.
Detective Sergeant Archibald said: “I would also like to ask dealers and proprietors of antique stores to keep a look out for this very distinctive clock.”
Belgravia police can be contacted on 020 7321 6746.
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